Ensuring free, fair election imperative for representative democracy: SC

Ensuring a free and fair electoral process is imperative for maintaining people's trust in representative democracy, the Supreme Court has said. IMAGE: Returniong officer Anil Masih. Photograph:......

CJI on judge Gowri: Lawyers who appear for diverse political views make amazing judges

Defending the collegium's decision to appoint advocate Lekshmana Chandra Victoria Gowri appointment as a judge of the Madras high court, Chief Justice DY Chandrachud has said one should not be......

Madras HC sentences Youtuber to 6 months jail for criminal contempt

The Madras high court on Thursday convicted a well-known Youtuber, A Sankar alias 'Savukku' Sankar, for criminal contempt and sentenced him to six months' imprisonment.     The......

'They don't see sunlight for years'

'Is it not deplorable that even after 75 years of Independence, there are people in our society who have been denied freedom?' IMAGE: The rescued people. All photographs: Kind courtesy Mahaboob......

Katrina-Vicky Go On A Movie Date

Two days before Sriram Raghavan's thriller Merry Christmas hits theatres, the makers held a screening for the film industry. Vicky Kaushal arrives to cheer for his wife Katrina Kaif.  ......

Have You Watched These OTT Films Yet?

There may not have been anything as remarkable as 2022's Darlings or Qala on OTT in 2023, but the advantage of the medium is the variety of genres that can be found, and there are always surprises.......

Review: Sam Bahadur: The Amar Chitra Katha Version

Sam Bahadur is a mechanical summary of his life, ticking off one chapter after another without bothering to pause or ponder over their significance and influences, observes Sukanya Verma. A......

What Actors Are Watching On OTT

Like all of us, Bollywood's favourite pastime is to catch up on the latest shows and films on OTT. Mayur Sanap finds out exactly what movie folk are watching. Kalki Koechlin Photograph: Kind......

Duleep Trophy: Agarwal's 50 reminiscent of good old days

IMAGE: Skipper Mayank Agarwal struck a fine half century before being dismissed in the final over of the day. Photograph: Kind courtesy BCCI/X Half-centuries by skipper Mayank Agarwal and Pratam......

Duleep Trophy: Can Agarwal make his case for India comeback?

IMAGE: Mayank Agarwal played a last Test for India in 2022. Photograph: Michael Dodge/Getty Images from the Rediff Archives  Fringe players like Rinku Singh along with some seasoned names who......

Duleep Trophy: Sanju Samson to replace injured Kishan

IMAGE: Sanju Samson will take Kishan's place in the India D team, which will be captained by Shreyas Iyer. Photograph: BCCI Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan was ruled out of the first round of the......

Duleep Trophy: Will Pant pass rigours of red-ball cricket?

IMAGE: Rishabh Pant's outings in the shorter versions were satisfying, but this four-day tournament offers him a unique challenge -- batting and ‘keeping for an undefined number of overs.......

Siraj out of Duleep Trophy with illness; Jadeja released

IMAGE: Mohammed Siraj is suffering from an illness and is not expected to be fit in time for the opening Duleep Trophy match, said BCCI. Photograph: BCCI India fast bowler Mohammed Siraj was ruled......